26 Pregnancy and Labor Bible Verses

My heart is so vulnerable when I'm pregnant. My hormones are all over the place and I need a rock. I need a place where I can safely turn and find a solid, secure place. I've found some safety in my husband, but my heart is not designed to place my husband in the place that God should be. That's actually idolatry and I don't want to put my husband through that.Find your solid place in God through the meditation of His Bible. Here's 26 Pregnancy Bible Verses to soak yourself in when you, like me, need a strong tower.

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe." Proverbs 18:10

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Bible verses to pray over your preborn child

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Psalms 127:3

"For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." Psalms 139:13-16

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4

For more: Check out 7 Biblical Prayers Every Parent Should Say For Their Child  

Bible verses for when you feel anxious in your pregnancy

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

“The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God is my Rock, in whom I take refuge, my Shield and the Horn of my salvation, my Stronghold.” Psalms 18:2

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:3-4

Bible verses for when you feel alone in your pregnancy

“I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalms 40:1

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

Bible verses for worry and labor 

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in your will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” Psalms 29:11

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Bible verses for when you're in labor and giving birth

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.” John 16:21

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:4

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalms 61:2

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your Shield and Rampart.” Psalms 91:4

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Bonus verse about breastfeeding :)

"Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast. From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God."  Psalms 22:9-10

What about you?

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